Steaks au Poivre

Ingredients:

Preparation:

Using a mallet or the bottom of a heavy saucepan, crush peppercorns coarsely. Press crushed peppercorns firmly and evenly on both sides of the steaks. Heat oil in skillet until hot and almost smoking. Add steaks. Cook about 3 minutes and turn. Cook 2 minutes longer or to preference. Place on a warm platter. Remove fat from skillet. Add 2 Tbsp. butter and shallots. Cook until soft. Add wine and cook until almost totally reduced. Add cream and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Swirl in 1 Tbsp. butter. Pour over steak and serve.